The Anime Effect

The Anime Effect finally proves whether its hosts could survive Nyaight of the Living Cat, and you can take the quiz too! PLUS! We’re also talking all the latest on Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle, a special poll for My Hero Academia stans, and the new anime series we are excited for (and maybe even manifested?)! Could You Survive Nyaight of the Living Cat? Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no...

J-Pop star Ado is on The Anime Effect, and she’s sharing her gateway anime, the reason she will always love vocaloid music, her experience performing music for One Piece Film Red, and how she launched her career on a 3DS. Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime experts – Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President. The show is a...

The Anime Effect is here with the latest on the live-action Solo Leveling series, Demon Slayer’s SDCC appearance, and a whole bunch of anime collabs we’re not sure we’re cool enough to wear. THEN, we’re sharing our best yuri recs and debating the best vehicles in anime during Fan Service. Live-Action Solo Leveling Casts Byeon Woo-seok as Sung Jinwoo Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle H...

The Anime Effect chats with the English voice of Kafka Hibino, Nazeeh Tarsha, and Kaiju No. 8 ADR Director Shawn Gann in our FIRST episode out of Anime Expo 2025! Learn who their favorite Kaiju is from the series (HINT: It’s not Kaiju No. 8) and their hopes for season 2. Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime experts – Nicholas Friedman...

The Anime Effect is BACK from Anime Expo 2025, and they are ready to discuss all the news from the big con. Hear the latest on Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End season 2, The Apothecary Diaries, and SO MUCH more. PLUS, we’re pitching our (mostly) original anime ideas in Fan Service. Anime Expo 2025: All the Big News from the Event! Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 Anime Announced Fri...

In our very first episode, we're breaking down the very first episode of the brand new anime Gachiakuta! Listen in and share your thoughts in the comments as hosts Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray and Leah President talk out the trash and share their biggest takeaways and favorite lines from episode one of Gachiakuta.  Want to hear more? Subscribe to The Gachiakuta After Show podcast on Spotify or...

The Anime Effect is breaking down the most anticipated titles of the Summer 2025 season. Come build your summer anime watchlist with our hosts, and ping us in the comments if we missed a show you cannot wait to watch! Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime experts – Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President. The show is a liv...

The Anime Effect is dishing some much-deserved fan service in their new segment, but FIRST! Hear the latest on Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle film, the new Crunchyroll News x Newtype magazine, and everything we know so far about My Hero Academia: Vigilantes season 2. PLUS, we break down the reveal of DIGIMON BEATBREAK. Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunc...

Get ready to talk out the trash with The Anime Effect on The Gachiakuta After Show! In the highly anticipated anime series airing on Crunchyroll based on the manga of the same name by Kei Urana and Hideyoshi Andou, main character Rudo is exiled from his home and becomes a trash beast slayer in order to survive. Each week on the show, we’ll recap the latest events from the anime, share our favorite...

Kiera Please is here to tell The Anime Effect that your cosplay does NOT have to be perfect! She also tries to convince you to woo her character in Date Everything! and bravely attempts to argue why her favorite JoJo is best JoJo. Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime experts – Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President. The...

We’re launching a brand new show! The Anime Effect shares all the details on Gachiakuta, the new Kaguya-sama: Love Is War TV special, the first Chainsaw Man movie, the VINLAND SAGA manga, and more. PLUS! We're discussing our brand-new Gachiakuta after show ahead of its debut! Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime experts – Nicholas Fri...

Solo Leveling's animation producer Atsushi Kaneko & action cirector Yoshihiro Kanno are answering OUR questions today on The Anime Effect. The team shares how they navigated the hit adaptation, what the fans mean to them, and their hopes for Solo Leveling's future. Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime experts – Nicholas Friedman, LeAl...

The Anime Effect is talking about PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT’s return, the latest My Hero Academia trailer for its FINAL season, and more. THEN, the hosts reveal if they have any secret anime watchlists they're willing to expose. New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT Anime Premieres on July 9 Dragon Ball DAIMA Named Best Anime Series at 2025 Astra TV Awards Isekai Quartet Season 3 Anime Annou...

Purity Ring's MJ and Corin Roddick join The Anime Effect to share why they love Frieren: Beyond Journey's End, how anime impacts their music, and reveal why they prefer the original Fullmetal Alchemist anime over Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime experts – Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah...

The Anime Effect is STOKED for Anime Expo 2025, and once you hear about all its panels, you will be too! We’re also talking about PlayStation’s State of Play 2025, the new Nyaight of the Living Cat anime. PLUS! We fix your anime watchlist and recommend titles that newer fans will fall in love with. Crunchyroll Heads to Anime Expo 2025 with New Anime Premieres, Panels and More PlayStation’s State o...

David Dastmalchian is BACK to share everything he can about playing Mr. 3 in the live-action One Piece TV series, the other anime roles he wants to play, his thoughts on Black Butler, and his new show Murderbot. Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime experts – Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President. The show is a lively mi...

The Anime Effect's boys all gather to break down CCXP Mexico 2025 as well as Hideo Kojima & Megan Thee Stallion’s anime ventures. PLUS, we react to One Piece's live-action take on Tony Tony Chopper and pick which manga they think would've been HUGE if it got an anime. My Dress-Up Darling Season 2, Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 4 and More Anime to Stream on Crunchyroll My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 will...

The Anime Effect is breaking down the best moments and biggest winners from the 2025 Anime Awards, like Solo Leveling taking home Anime of the Year and more! We're talking about Kacey Musgraves’s Sailor Moon look, the event's new categories, and so much more. Anime Awards 2025 Winners: Anime of the Year and Full List Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-ho...

The Anime Effect is going all in on Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- season 4, Laid-Back Camp's 10th anniversary, and a sick Dragon Ball x Crocs collab. THEN, we’re recommending anime that surprised us this season and exploring the world of VTubers. Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 Anime Premieres in 2026 Laid-Back Camp Manga Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Special Exhibi...

The Rapping Reaper, the collector of souls, Mori Calliope, is HERE! on The Anime Effect! She’s sharing her hololive journey, the anime she’d kill to write a song for, and she even reveals whose team she’s on: Kendrick or Drake! Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime experts – Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President. The sho...

The Anime Effect enjoys a blast from the past, discussing an update from Kingdom Hearts IV! Then, they share the latest from the Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus, the return of Death Note: The Musical, a special Converse x Naruto Shippuden collab, and more. Plus, we’re recommending “cute boys doing cute things” anime because obviously. Kingdom Hearts IV Screenshots Offer Fresh Signs of Life Ra...

J-Pop star Ado is on The Anime Effect, and she’s sharing her gateway anime, the reason she will never stop talking about vocaloid music, her experience performing music for One Piece Film Red, and how she launched her career on a 3DS. Don’t miss this unique conversation with Ado! Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime experts – Nicholas...

The Anime Effect is chatty this week as its hosts talk: the latest Anime Awards 2025 updates, the upcoming Godzilla x Kong: Supernova movie, In the Clear Moonlit Dusk's anime, and more. PLUS, we reveal our favorite spring 2025 anime season openers and endings because the competition was fierce. Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime exp...

Critical Role's Matthew Mercer is high rolling with The Anime Effect! He's going behind-the-scenes with his most iconic anime roles, disclosing his best DM tips, and sorting several characters he’s played into DnD classes. Welcome to The Anime Effect, the weekly podcast hosted by Crunchyroll's own in-house, resident anime experts – Nicholas Friedman, LeAlec Murray, and Leah President. The show is...

The Anime Effect is sharing the latest anime headlines, discussing the new film Scarlet, the Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train re-release, Link Click season 3, the latest Umamusume: Pretty Derby game, and some new Haikyu!! & Gundam merch. Crunchyroll News Puzzles Mamoru Hosoda's New Film Scarlet Reveals Teaser Trailer, Visual, Announces November 21 Release Date Demon Slayer -K...